check if VT-x is activated without having to reboot in Linux?

Question

I have a laptop with Intel Core i5 M 450 @ 2.40GHz which apparently has VT-x but not VT-d. I have Ubuntu 12.04 32bit but would like to have a virtual 64bit terminal-based Li

Answer 1

Install cpu-checker and run "kvm-ok"

If the CPU is enabled, you should see something like:

INFO: /dev/kvm exists
KVM acceleration can be used

othewise

INFO: /dev/kvm does not exist
HINT:   sudo modprobe kvm_intel
INFO: Your CPU supports KVM extensions
INFO: KVM (vmx) is disabled by your BIOS
HINT: Enter your BIOS setup and enable Virtualization Technology (VT),
   and then hard poweroff/poweron your system
KVM acceleration can NOT be used